Halloween Organ, Film & Music: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Most Halloween plans in Los Angeles involve a costume and a long line. This one involves a pipe organ and a haunted story. On Saturday afternoon, October 31, the LA Phil presents Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde at Walt Disney Concert Hall, a program of chilling music and gothic film with organist Clark Wilson. If you are collecting things to do in Los Angeles for Halloween weekend, this is the daytime, all-ears option.

When: Saturday, October 31, 2026, 3 PM Where: Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Tickets: From $39 via LA Phil Presenter: LA Phil

What to expect

The LA Phil describes Clark Wilson as one of America's most prominent scorers of silent photoplays. That is a specific craft: a silent film has no soundtrack of its own, so the organist supplies the dread, the romance and the chase scenes live, in the room, in step with the picture. Few stories suit that treatment better than Jekyll and Hyde, the tale of a respectable doctor and the darker self he lets loose.

The billing calls the afternoon "Organ, Film & Music," so expect the organ to be the star alongside the screen. The hall's organ is among the most recognizable things in the building, and a Halloween program is a natural excuse to hear what it can do when the goal is to unsettle rather than to impress.

Why a 3 PM show works

An afternoon start changes the feel of a Halloween event. You can go to a screening and music program, then still have the evening free for trick-or-treating, a party or a late dinner. It also makes the show easier for anyone who prefers to be home before dark. For readers sorting through LA events this weekend, a 3 PM curtain is a rare combination of spooky and manageable.

Planning your visit

Tickets start at $39, and the price you pay will depend on where you sit. Buy through the official LA Phil page linked above rather than a reseller, and check the listing for current availability before you go. The page does not give a running time, so leave yourself a comfortable afternoon.

Walt Disney Concert Hall sits on Grand Avenue in downtown Los Angeles, a short walk from The Broad, MOCA and the Music Center. If you want to turn the day into a bigger outing, you can browse more arts and culture events around the city. Parking is available in the garages near the hall, and the Metro B and D Lines stop at Civic Center/Grand Park and Pershing Square, both an easy walk away.

If you like your Halloween with atmosphere instead of jump scares, this is a good pick. Dress as spooky as you like, arrive a little early to find your seat, and let the organ do the haunting.